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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.58, 551.16 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.58, 551.16 and 120.66 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.58 : 551.16 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.58/551.16 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.58x = 551.16 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.58x = 66,502.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,502.97/367.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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